A young fan cheers during the playoff game between the Arizona Rattlers and the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A young fan cheers during the playoff game between the Arizona Rattlers and the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A young fan cheers during the playoff game between the Arizona Rattlers and the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A young fan cheers during the playoff game between the Arizona Rattlers and the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The Sioux Falls Storm gather during a time out during the playoff game against the Arizona Rattlers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The Sioux Falls Storm gather during a time out during the playoff game against the Arizona Rattlers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Dezmon Epps (17) and outside linebacker Chris Boles (50) of the Arizona Rattlers celebrate a touchdown during the playoff game against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Dezmon Epps (17) and outside linebacker Chris Boles (50) of the Arizona Rattlers celebrate a touchdown during the playoff game against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Jamal Miles (2) of the Arizona Rattlers runs the ball for a touchdown during the playoff game against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Jamal Miles (2) of the Arizona Rattlers runs the ball for a touchdown during the playoff game against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Defensive back Davontae Merriweather (8) of the Arizona Rattlers knocks the ball away from running back Lyle McCombs (3) of the Sioux Falls Storm during the playoff game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Defensive back Davontae Merriweather (8) of the Arizona Rattlers knocks the ball away from running back Lyle McCombs (3) of the Sioux Falls Storm during the playoff game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Fans cheer following a touchdown by the Arizona Rattlers during the playoff game against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Fans cheer following a touchdown by the Arizona Rattlers during the playoff game against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Defensive back Nathan Lindsey (4) of the Arizona Rattlers returns an interception for a touchdown against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Defensive back Nathan Lindsey (4) of the Arizona Rattlers returns an interception for a touchdown against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Damond Powell (4) of the Sioux Falls Storm is tackled by linebacker Ryan Langford (45) and defensive back Davontae Merriweather (8) of the Arizona Rattlers during the playoff game between at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Damond Powell (4) of the Sioux Falls Storm is tackled by linebacker Ryan Langford (45) and defensive back Davontae Merriweather (8) of the Arizona Rattlers during the playoff game between at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Pyro before the playoff game between the Arizona Rattlers and the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Pyro before the playoff game between the Arizona Rattlers and the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Running back Lyle McCombs (3) of the Sioux Falls Storm makes a reception during the playoff game against the Arizona Rattlers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Running back Lyle McCombs (3) of the Sioux Falls Storm makes a reception during the playoff game against the Arizona Rattlers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Damond Powell (4) of the Sioux Falls Storm runs the ball against kicker Sawyer Petre (22) of the Arizona Rattlers during the playoff game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Damond Powell (4) of the Sioux Falls Storm runs the ball against kicker Sawyer Petre (22) of the Arizona Rattlers during the playoff game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The Arizona Rattlers Sidewinders perform during the playoff game against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The Arizona Rattlers Sidewinders perform during the playoff game against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Running back Lyle McCombs (3) of the Sioux Falls Storm runs the ball during the playoff game against the Arizona Rattlers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Running back Lyle McCombs (3) of the Sioux Falls Storm runs the ball during the playoff game against the Arizona Rattlers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Damond Powell (4) of the Sioux Falls Storm reacts during the playoff game between the Arizona Rattlers and the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Damond Powell (4) of the Sioux Falls Storm reacts during the playoff game between the Arizona Rattlers and the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Damond Powell (4) of the Sioux Falls Storm makes a reception for a touchdown during the playoff game between the Arizona Rattlers and the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Damond Powell (4) of the Sioux Falls Storm makes a reception for a touchdown during the playoff game between the Arizona Rattlers and the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Damond Powell (4) of the Sioux Falls Storm catches a pass for a touchdown during the playoff game against the Arizona Rattlers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Damond Powell (4) of the Sioux Falls Storm catches a pass for a touchdown during the playoff game against the Arizona Rattlers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Quarterback Lorenzo Brown (8) of the Sioux Falls Storm throws during the playoff game against the Arizona Rattlers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Quarterback Lorenzo Brown (8) of the Sioux Falls Storm throws during the playoff game against the Arizona Rattlers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Damond Smith II (22) of the Sioux Falls Storm looks on during the playoff game against the Arizona Rattlers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Damond Smith II (22) of the Sioux Falls Storm looks on during the playoff game against the Arizona Rattlers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Jamal Miles (2) of the Arizona Rattlers runs the ball during the playoff game against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Jamal Miles (2) of the Arizona Rattlers runs the ball during the playoff game against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Jamal Miles (2) of the Arizona Rattlers runs the ball during the playoff game against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wide receiver Jamal Miles (2) of the Arizona Rattlers runs the ball during the playoff game against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Arizona Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy argues for a call against the Nebraska Danger during IFL action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 27, 2018.
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Arizona Rattlers Anttaj Hawthorne holds a framed jersey after being inducted into the Ring of Honor during halftime ceremonies between the Arizona Rattlers and the Nebraska Danger in IFL action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 27, 2018.
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Arizona Rattlers Anttaj Hawthorne holds a framed jersey after being inducted into the Ring of Honor during halftime ceremonies between the Arizona Rattlers and the Nebraska Danger in IFL action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 27, 2018.
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The Barnstormers' Jeremy Gloston (6) tackles the Rattlers' Dezmon Epps (17) after a catch during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Barnstormers' Jeremy Gloston (6) tackles the Rattlers' Dezmon Epps (17) after a catch during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy takes the field during a Rattlers game against the Barnstormers at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy takes the field during a Rattlers game against the Barnstormers at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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Rattlers Sawyer Petre (22) and Justin Shirk (30) put their hands over their heart during the national anthem during a Rattlers game against the Barnstormers at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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Rattlers Sawyer Petre (22) and Justin Shirk (30) put their hands over their heart during the national anthem during a Rattlers game against the Barnstormers at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy calls out to his team after talking with quarterback Jeff Ziemba (13) during a Rattlers game against the Barnstormers at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy calls out to his team after talking with quarterback Jeff Ziemba (13) during a Rattlers game against the Barnstormers at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy talks to his team during a Rattlers game against the Barnstormers at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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Barnstormers Zachary Allen (35) tackles Anthony Amos (5) into the stands during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Barnstormers' Sheldon Augustine (5) returns a kickoff against the Rattlers' Sawyer during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Barnstormers' Sheldon Augustine (5) returns a kickoff against the Rattlers' Sawyer during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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A Rattlers fan grabs a ball during a Rattlers game against the Barnstormers at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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A Rattlers fan grabs a ball during a Rattlers game against the Barnstormers at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy calls out a play to his team during a Rattlers game against the Barnstormers at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy calls out a play to his team during a Rattlers game against the Barnstormers at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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Rattlers cheerleaders dance during a timeout in a game against the Barnstormers at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Barnstormers' Jourdan Wickliffe (3) dives at the feet of the Rattlers' Dezmon Epps (17) after a catch during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Barnstormers' Jourdan Wickliffe (3) dives at the feet of the Rattlers' Dezmon Epps (17) after a catch during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Barnstormers' Jourdan Wickliffe (3) dives at the feet of the Rattlers' Dezmon Epps (17) after a catch during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Barnstormers' Jourdan Wickliffe (3) dives at the feet of the Rattlers' Dezmon Epps (17) after a catch during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Barnstormers' Jourdan Wickliffe (3) dives at the feet of the Rattlers' Dezmon Epps (17) after a catch during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Barnstormers' Jourdan Wickliffe (3) dives at the feet of the Rattlers' Dezmon Epps (17) after a catch during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Barnstormers' Jeremy Gloston (6) tackles the Rattlers' Dezmon Epps (17) after a catch during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Barnstormers' Jeremy Gloston (6) tackles the Rattlers' Dezmon Epps (17) after a catch during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Rattlers' Dezmon Epps (17) celebrates after a catch during a Rattlers game against the Barnstormers at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Rattlers' Dezmon Epps (17) tackles the Barnstormers' Sheldon Augustine (5) during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Rattlers' Davontae Merriweather (8) and the Barnstormers' Sheldon Augustine (5) get into a scuffle in the first half during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Rattlers' Davontae Merriweather (8) and the Barnstormers' Sheldon Augustine (5) get into a scuffle in the first half during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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Rattlers quarterback Jeff Ziemba (13) throws against the Barnstormers during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Rattlers' Dylan Peebles (32) runs against the Barnstormers' Zachary Allen (35) during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Rattlers' Dylan Peebles (32) runs against the Barnstormers' Zachary Allen (35) during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Rattlers' Dylan Peebles (32) runs against the Barnstormers' Zachary Allen (35) during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Rattlers' Dylan Peebles (32) runs against the Barnstormers' Zachary Allen (35) during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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The Rattlers' Jeff Ziemba (13) scores a touchdown against the Barnstormers during a Rattlers game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2018.
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Rattlers Sawyer Petre (22) kicks a field goal attempt against Cedar Rapids during a game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on April 28, 2018.
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Rattlers Joshua Gordon (95), Nathan Lindsey (4) and Allen Chapman (3) walk onto the field after allowing another touchdown against Cedar Rapids during a game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on April 28, 2018.
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Rattlers Joshua Gordon (95), Nathan Lindsey (4) and Allen Chapman (3) walk onto the field after allowing another touchdown against Cedar Rapids during a game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on April 28, 2018.
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Cedar Rapids Marquel Wade (3) celebrates catching a long touchdown pass against the Rattlers during a game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on April 28, 2018.
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Cedar Rapids Daniel Lindsey (23) celebrates recovering a fumble near the goal line against the Rattlers during a game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on April 28, 2018.
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Cedar Rapids Daniel Lindsey (23) celebrates recovering a fumble near the goal line against the Rattlers during a game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on April 28, 2018.
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Rattlers mascot Stryker high-fives fans during a game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on April 28, 2018.
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Rattlers Jamal Miles (2) celebrates an Anthony Amos touchdown catch against the Titans during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Rattlers Jamal Miles (2) celebrates an Anthony Amos touchdown catch against the Titans during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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A Rattlers cheerleader pumps up the fans during a game against the Cedar Rapid Titans at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Rattlers Jamal Miles (2) catches a pass against Titans James Calhoun (21) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Rattlers kicker Sawyer Pete (22) high-fives teammate Steven Gurrola (56) after kicking an extra point against the Titans during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Rattlers kicker Sawyer Pete (22) high-fives teammate Steven Gurrola (56) after kicking an extra point against the Titans during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Rattlers quarterback Jeff Ziemba (13) throws a pass against the Titans during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Stryker, the Rattlers mascot, enters before the game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 25, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Rattlers owner Ron Shurts talks about the team winning the Championship in its first year in the IFL before the game against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 25, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Rattlers owner Ron Shurts talks about the team winning the Championship in its first year in the IFL before the game against the Sioux Falls Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 25, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Rattlers mascot Stryker holds up a "ring" float behind the new Championship Trophy before the game against Sioux Falls at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 25, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Rattlers mascot Stryker holds up a "ring" float behind the new Championship Trophy before the game against Sioux Falls at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 25, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Rattlers mascot Stryker walks around with a giant ring to symbolize their 2017 IFL Championship during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 25, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Rattlers mascot Stryker walks around with a giant ring to symbolize their 2017 IFL Championship during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 25, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Rattlers Dillon Winfrey (15) returns a kickoff against Sioux Falls during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 25, 2018 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Kevin Guy isn't leaving the Arizona Rattlers, even though he is taking on an ownership role for a new indoor football team in Tucson that has yet to be formally announced.

"I"m still going to coach the Rattlers," Guy told azcentral sports on Wednesday. "And I'm going to own the (Tucson) team.That's where I'm at today.

"As far as joining a league, I"ve got some options. Decisions are going to be made based on travel."

Guy, who has been head coach and general manager of the Rattlers since 2008, ruled out the Tucson team joining the Arena Football League, with which the Rattlers began in 1992 and won five ArenaBowls (1994, 1997, 2012, 2013, 2014), before leaving after the 2016 season.

There are only four AFL teams left, all on the East Coast -- Baltimore, Albany, Philadelphia and Washington.

Logistically, it wouldn't make sense for Tucson having an AFL team.

Although Tucson is in current negotiations with a league, Guy said he isn't ready to say which league the team would join.

The two obvious options are the Indoor Football League and Champions Indoor Football. The Rattlers lost to Sioux Falls in the semifinals by a point in overtime a year after winning the IFL title in their first season in the league last year.

The Rattlers are the only team in the IFL that is from the West. The other five are from Sioux Falls (S.D.), Iowa, Cedar Rapids (Iowa), Nebraska and Green Bay (Wisconsin).

Guy, who this season became the Rattlers' winningest all-time coach, said details will be laid out during an upcoming news conference.

He said he spoke with Rattlers majority owner Ron Shurts, before being joining the Tucson ownership to bring a team.

A message was sent to Shurts for comment.

"I wouldn't do anything to hurt the Rattlers and Ron," Guy said. "Ron gave me his blessing to pursue it. It's branding my own personal brand and indoor football."

It still has to be finalized by the city of Tucson, but Tuesday was a big step with the Rio Nuevo board unanimously approving spending $400,000 to assure that football could be played inside the Tucson Convention Center.

"Everybody is making this about me," Guy said. "You've got to wait until the press conference. Some very thought-out decisions have been made. That will play out.

"I'm part of an ownership role in Tucson. What I’m trying to do is help grow the sport of indoor football and bring awareness to our game. It needs to be done by people who know what they’re doing. For over 20 years, I've seen too many in business have no clue how to run it day to day."